Property Ownership

In Minnesota, 'taxation' as a governmental power differs from eminent domain in that taxation:

ARequires payment of just compensation to the property owner
BDoes not require compensation—it is an ongoing levy on property for public services✓ Correct
CIs used to acquire specific parcels of land
DCan only be applied to income-producing properties

Explanation

Taxation is a government power that levies ongoing charges on property owners to fund public services (schools, roads, fire protection) without compensating the owner. Eminent domain requires just compensation to acquire title.

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